She orbits the space between the boardroom
to the bedroom. She spans the gulf from
the workstation to the laundry room. Without
missing a beat, she moves from purging a yearend report to changing a baby’s
diaper, and from articulating the organization’s five-year plan to planning the
family’s weekly menu. In all of this the
committed mother walks the tight rope of balancing the act of being mother and the
consummate professional.
Each working mother fares differently, as
with varying levels of coping skills and techniques they approach this amazing
juggling feat. To the extent that we are
impressed to acknowledge and affirm this defying heroism are we equally stirred
to share the collective wisdom of those who through much trial and error and
counseling have found effective ways to maneuver themselves within these, often
rivaling, spheres.
1 1.
Strive for Balance – Even if
you were a stay at home mom you’d not be able to be all things to all your
children. Your best then is to try and
achieve a fair mix of meaningful interfaces with your child (ren).
2 2.
Prioritize – Some things are
clearly more important than others. Know
then the difference between needs and wants; needs come first.
3 3. Do Not Beat Upon Yourself –
When you must make choices, do so and do not badger yourself – you can’t do
everything you could possibly do.
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4 5. Strive for Quality – Quantity in
time does not automatically translate into greater bonding with your child
(ren). Be intentional in all you do with
your child, and avoid just tolerating or accommodating them. In other words, spend quality time with your
child (ren).
5 5. Be Spontaneous – Although you
will usually need to follow a certain routine, every now and then break the
flow and insert something really FUN!
6 6. Stay Accessible – Ensure that
in the event of an emergency you are always accessible by your children or
those in whose charge they may be.
7 7. Learn the Art of Listening –
This is an important skill that will alert you to challenges and changes taking
place in your child’s (ren’s) life, allowing you to stage appropriate
interventions where necessary and in a timely manner.
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8. Have a Set Time – Have a set
time each day when you interact with your child (ren). This is separate from worship times.
“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord:
and the fruit of the womb is His reward.” Psalm 127: 3. Seeking divine intervention for our children
is critical for their proper upbringing, because unless He’s involved all our
efforts are futile.
References:
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